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6 Best Android Smartphones For Viewing Movies in 2016

May 14, 2016

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Smartphones are highly regarded as one of the most utility-wise gadgets that we can casually have in hand. They provide various ways of entertaining eyes and assisting us with our everyday tasks. One in a particular way is that it can serve as an alternative for movie viewing and series binge watching. With that, we figured to get close to a few new handsets that provide an excellent movie viewing experience.

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Samsung Galaxy A9

Samsung has been widely accepted as masters of AMOLED screens, thanks to their highly-accepted Super AMOLED technology. The technology provides an immense amount of brightness level that fits the bill on activities like movie viewing and playing games. The Galaxy A9 compliments on this feature and delivers more, thanks to its 6-inch screen, giving off a bigger and brighter overall display. It is also equipped with microSD cards to help you save up some movies with additional storage assistance. The Galaxy A9 also has a whopping 4000mAh battery capacity, for prolonged movie marathons. The Galaxy A9 should be available in PH through online stores for about Php 20-21K.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 specs, PH price, features

Display: 6-inch 1080p FHD Super AMOLED display, 367ppi
Chipset: Snapdragon 652 chip, octa-core processor
RAM: 3GB
Memory: 32GB internal storage, 128GB microSD card max
Main camera: 13MP rear shooter, f/1.9 aperture, OIS
Front camera: 8MP selfie shooter, f/1.9 aperture
Connectivity: 4G nano LTE, WiFi ac, BT 4.1, GPS, GLONASS, NFC, FM Radio with RDS
OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, to be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery capacity: 4000mAh capacity, fast charging
Ports: microUSB v2.0
Release date: March – April 2016 Availability
Official price: Php 20-21K price

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung’s upgraded 2016 flagship, the Galaxy S7 Edge delivers overall viewing experience at its finest, thanks to its QHD display and a 5.5-inch screen. Adding to the mix is various add-ons like the Samsung Gear VR that will heighten your movie experience tenfold, delivering a movie night feel like no other. It also has additional storage via microSD, which can help you stack up some movies and series via your Galaxy S7 Edge, making the experience closer to home, even when your out of your home. The Galaxy S7 Edge is available via online stores in the Philippines for Php 34-41K.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specs, PH price, features

Display: 5.5-inch 1440p QHD display
Chipset: Exynos 8890 chip
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32/64GB internal storage, microSD card up to 200GB
Main camera: 12MP rear shooter, phase detection autofocus, OIS, f/1.7 lens
Front camera: 5MP selfie shooter
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi ac, BT 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery capacity: 3600mAh battery
Ports: microUSB v2.0, USB Host
Release date: March 2016
Official price: Php 34-41K price through online stores nationwide

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

Lenovo’s Vibe K4 Note was recently introduced here in PH. It’s a successor to a widely successful handset, namely the Lenovo K3 Note. It has 3GB of RAM, with a 3300mAh battery capacity. Despite lacking any necessary qualities for picking the Vibe K4 Note, it is one of the most affordable picks here in this list and its list of specs aren’t far to bad for movie viewing. Nevertheless, the Vibe K4 Note might not be for every movie bug out there, but it sure is a good pick for the budget-wise. The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is priced at Php 10,900 for its 16GB variant.

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note specs, PH price, features

Display: 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD IPS LCD, 401 ppi
Chipset: Mediatek 6753 octa-core
RAM: 3GB
Memory: 16GB internal, microSD card up to 128GB
Main camera: 13MP rear shooter f2.2 aperture, dual LED flash, phase detection
Front camera: 5MP selfie front-facing, LED flash
Connectivity: Dual micro SIM, WiFi ac, 4G LTE, Bt 4.1, GPS
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop, Vibe UI
Battery capacity: 3300mAh battery
Ports: microUSB
Release date: April 2015, available online from Lenovo Philippines
Official price: Php 10,900 for A7010 16GB variant + 3GB RAM

Asus Zenfone Max

The Asus Zenfone Max is indeed a battery effective smartphone, which suits that needs of every movie marathon addict. The Zenfone Max packs a 5000mAh battery and could last for hours while being actively used for movie or series binge watching. Its display isn’t necessarily bad since it has 5.5-inch HD display, a decent display to satisfy any series binge watcher in town.

It has 64GB of microSD card additional storage, which isn’t much, but could still help you store up a decent number of movies and series episodes. Adding to the mix is the Zenfone Max’s affordable price, which like the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note, will attract the budget-weary movie bugs. The Zenfone Max is priced at Php 7-8.5K.

Asus Zenfone Max specs, PH price, features

Display: 5.5-inches 720p HD IPS LCD, 297 ppi
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chip
RAM: 2GB
Memory: 16GB internal storage, 64GB max microSD card (hybrid)
Main camera: 13MP, f2.0 lens aperture, laser focus, dual tone LED flash
Front camera: 5MP f2.0 front-facing camera
Connectivity: WiFi n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 4G LTE, dual-SIM (dedicated slot)
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Battery capacity: 5000mAh, No fast charging
Ports: February 2016 in the Philippines
Official price: Php 7K to 8.5K price through online stores nationwide

LG G5

Like the Samsung Galaxy S7, the LG G5 also has a lot of things to offer on its modular add-on pockets, such as a VR headset, and a modular device for listening to music. The LG G5 is an entertainment smartphone, in which it can offer various features in camera shooting, gaming, music and movies. What better device fits the list? And if things get a bit low in the battery department, the LG G5 is capable of Quick Charge, which will save you a decent amount of watching time in the long run. The LG G5 is currently available for Php 34,990.

LG G5 specs, PH price, features

Display: 5.3-inch 1440p Quad HD IPS LCD, 554 ppi
Chip: Snapdragon 820 quad-core
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32GB, microSD card up to 200GB
Main camera: 16MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.4 ultra wide angle (130 deg), OIS, 4K video, LED flash, laser focus, color spectrum
Front camera: 8MP f/2.0, 1080p video
Connectivity: dual-SIM nano 4G LTE (hybrid), WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.1, IR Blaster
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Optimus UI 5.0
Battery: 2800 mAh sealed + Quick Charging 3.0
Port: USB Type-C reversible
Release date: April 2016 in the Philippines
Price: P34,990 / $760 USD 32GB model online PH price

Xiaomi Mi Max

Xiaomi’s recently introduced 6.44-inch whopping phablet, the Xiaomi Mi Max surely fits the role of viewing a media entertainment device, thanks to its massive screen and RAM and ROM capacities. Additionally, it has 4850mAh battery, which is pretty huge, i mean literally huge for the phablet, providing you not only an excellent in-depth movie viewing experience but also provides you with a longer one. The Xiaomi Mi Max is expected to be priced at Php 10.5K upon release.